No matter how much we loved our pets, no matter how they pampered, sometimes they can lead to a white heat. And this is not so much the fault of the animals, which often obey their instincts, but their owners.
It was they who were supposed to properly raise a pet, teach them to follow certain rules. It is difficult to eradicate established habits, as Cats cannot understand why they were allowed to do it before, but now they don’t.
But, if they embarrass you, you will have to work, and not only on the behavior of the pet, but also on your own, because it is the owners who indulge their pets, encouraging their bad behavior.
10. Moodiness
You can’t indulge all the desires of the animal, the cat sometimes must hear the word “no” or “impossible”. Remember that the character of the cat is formed in the first 6 months of her life. And pampering the kitten, you thereby accustom him to a certain behavior. Re-educating a pet will be very difficult.
9. The use of furniture as a scratching point
The cat must sharpen its claws. Then they will be healthy and sharp. For some animals, this is a good way to calm down if they are angry or upset. Therefore, do not blame pets for furniture damage, this is their need.
To save your sofas and armchairs, it is worth accustoming him to a scratching post. They are sold at any pet store. Naturally, cats do not immediately understand what it is. They need to explain this by encouraging proper behavior and scolding for damaging furniture. Soon she will learn how to behave.
8. Feed selectivity
Many owners face a similar problem. Having accustomed a cat to certain food, they cannot force it to eat other food. The animal will starve, but will not touch food. It is advisable to consider this issue in advance.
As soon as you take the kitten into the house, try to feed him the food that you plan to buy him constantly. Try to diversify his diet so that the kitten receives all the substances he needs.
It is important to accustom him to certain foods during the first 6 months, as retraining later will be difficult. But if you need to do this, for example, on the advice of a veterinarian, do it gradually. In the usual food, add slices of new food.
Refusal of food can be associated not only with the vagaries of a cat. The pet can ignore her if sick. Or you bought an uncomfortable bowl for her. The cat will not eat from dirty dishes, so it is worth rinsing after each meal.
At the same time, make sure that no traces of cleaning agent remain on the surface, the smell of which the animals cannot tolerate.
7. Uncontrollability, ignoring the owner
Even before you bring this fluffy lump into the house, it is worth discussing with the household the rules that everyone will adhere to. You need to decide what you allow your pet, and what will be strictly prohibited.
Then you can explain these rules to your new tenant. And they must be adhered to, regardless of mood and momentary desires.
You can not give any concessions, otherwise the cat will decide that such behavior is permissible and will continue to ignore you. If you start to spank an animal or even beat, this will not improve the situation, on the contrary, the cat will become embittered.
6. Increased night activity
If your pet likes to wake you up at night, playing or meowing loudly, don’t be touched or ironed. Moreover, do not feed. Otherwise, you have to get up every night to get food to the "hungry" cat.
Such behavior can be forgiven only in one case: the animal is sick, he needs help. At night, the cat should sleep, or at least not disturb the owners. But do not forget to feed her in the afternoon. And also make sure that in the evening she is tired, running up and enough.
5. Sleep in bed
Cats like to sleep where it’s warm. The bed for them is an ideal place, especially covered with a soft blanket. You need to immediately decide whether you allow the animal to sleep on it or forbid it to climb on any furniture.
If you do not like the cat climbing onto the bed, you need to forbid it. And adhere to this rule, even if you suddenly wanted to lie in an embrace with your pet.
The cat should know that you can’t climb onto the bed, much less sleep on it. But she should have another place to sleep, comfortable and warm. It is advisable to buy or make several sunbeds for her and arrange them in rooms.
4. Hopping on tables, window sills
Studying their habitat, cats can jump onto a cabinet or sink. Do not encourage this behavior. Immediately let her know that you cannot climb onto a table or cabinet.
Often she is attracted to products that you forgot to put in the refrigerator. Try not to leave anything on the table; wash the sink thoroughly if you have cut meat or fish in it.
Products that you cannot hide in a closet, clean in containers or jars. To wean a pet from a bad habit, leave objects on the table that, when falling, make loud noises. Dropping them on the floor, the animal will get scared, and will no longer climb into this place.
3. Aggression
A healthy animal will never be aggressive towards the host to which it has become attached. For her, all those who live in the same house with her are a family or their own flock.
But she can be aggressive towards guests. For her, this is a stranger, and such behavior is natural. Many owners, seeing that the animal is experiencing, try to calm him down, begin to pet or feed.
Thus, they reinforce her behavior. The cat believes that she should meet all guests in a similar way. And next time it will be even meaner. Better just take her to another room and close it there. When the cat calms down, you also behave as if nothing had happened.
2. Loud meow
If your cat meows loudly, and this is not related to health problems or the onset of estrus, she lacks attention. Most often this happens after a new favorite appears in the house, to which the owners devote a lot of time. If the pet is accustomed to increased attention, affection, we must not forget about it, and then this bad habit will disappear by itself.
1. Begging
During the next dinner, your cat sits nearby and carefully watches how you eat. Naturally, many, unable to stand it, treat the pet, choosing the most delicious piece for it. Over time, the cat realizes that it can get another batch of goodies if it persists. She is not just waiting for a treat, but already demands it and gets angry if they don’t share it with her. It can meow or touch the owner’s foot with a paw, or even steal what she liked.
This behavior cannot be encouraged. The pet should eat only from his bowl. If you want to treat him, put food only in it, and not on the floor next to the table. Don't fall for cat tricks.
Ignore the hunger strike. Fill a bowl at certain times. If the animal has not eaten food for half an hour, discard the food and wash the dishes. After some time, the cat will begin to eat in its corner. Refusal of food within 2-3 days should alert you. It may be associated with some kind of disease.